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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Dean Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Dean

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 69118 Question Mark
Grade: Dean Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1877 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 300 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 1 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 300 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Burnished Jewels Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Balance Type: Uncut Expansion Question Mark
Train: Coarse Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Hairspring: Flat Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Dean
Springfield, Ill.
Patent Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 158.G3.18S158.182M46.H45.L76.15J53 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.431 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.90 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.95 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.005% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
2 (0.67%) Question Mark

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Verification Reports for this Run

The following reports have been graciously submitted by dedicated members in reference to this production run. These reports are useful to verify data and track inaccuracies that require further research. Please note that reports may contain inaccurate information or assumptions that must be dilligently considered with other available sources.


1whatever 50 · September 22, 2022

Serial Number 69118 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The movement depicted in the drawing has a
Chalmers Patent Regulator. This movement does not.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. It is just a model diamgram. Jeweling differences and regulators are expected to differ within the production of a single model.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

jrog100 11 · February 3, 2021

Serial Number 69201 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

jrog100 11 · February 17, 2020

Serial Number 69201 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is a stem wind Key set. The movement is
marked "Dean" Face is marked "Illinois"
Springfield Watch Co. Movement is 17 jewels.
Also keywind / stem wind and lever set.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · January 27, 2019

Serial Number 69172 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · August 21, 2018

Serial Number 69021 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · May 28, 2018

Serial Number 69201 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · July 22, 2016

Serial Number 69119 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · January 27, 2013

Serial Number 69036 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 1874 key wind,model 1,marked dean
Illinois Grade Dean Pocket Watch